Knoxville Trip Overview
Experience Knoxville in a new way on a self-guided audio tour that looks at the city’s deep and dynamic heritage in the development of American country music.
Discover new stories about the talented musicians and songwriters who were born here or used the city as a springboard to fame, in Nashville and beyond. Some just came to play, while others left their mark in memorable ways. We’ll meet the truly famous, like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley, but also the more obscure performers and songwriters such as Charlie Oaks and Arthur Q. Smith. Along the way, you’ll hear interesting facts and tales from Knoxville’s history and culture along the way, too.
Whether you’re a visitor or a resident curious about local history, which often connects to national history, this tour is the perfect primer to Knoxville’s Country Music roots. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with our Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.
Additional Info
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
Starts: Knoxville, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Experience Knoxville in a new way on a self-guided audio tour that looks at the city’s deep and dynamic heritage in the development of American country music.
Discover new stories about the talented musicians and songwriters who were born here or used the city as a springboard to fame, in Nashville and beyond. Some just came to play, while others left their mark in memorable ways. We’ll meet the truly famous, like Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley, but also the more obscure performers and songwriters such as Charlie Oaks and Arthur Q. Smith. Along the way, you’ll hear interesting facts and tales from Knoxville’s history and culture along the way, too.
Whether you’re a visitor or a resident curious about local history, which often connects to national history, this tour is the perfect primer to Knoxville’s Country Music roots. This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with our Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: The Mill and Mine, 227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-7521
The tour briefly stops outside Mill and Mine. You’ll learn about some of the building’s history and hear about the famous musicians that have played there.
Pass By: Melting Pot, 111 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
You’ll stop briefly in front of the Melting Pot restaurant. You’ll hear a bit about what the venue past as a nightclub.
Pass By: Lonesome Dove Knoxville, 100 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
On this tour, you’ll walk past Lonesome Dove and hear about the venue’s past as a jazz club.
Pass By: Boyd’s Jig and Reel, 101 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
You’ll pass by Boyd’s Jig and Reel restaurant and club. While you walk, you’ll hear about its history and its connection to “Stick” McGhee.
Pass By: Visit Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-1102
You’ll walk past the Knoxville Visitors Center and learn about how the main public room doubles as a radio studio for public radio station WDVX.
Pass By: Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
You’ll briefly stop outside of Market Square. There you’ll hear about the square’s history, its connection to live music and specific musicians.
Pass By: Tennessee Theatre, 604 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-1603
You’ll walk past the Tennessee Theatre and learn about its history. The theater has hosted some of country music’s greats, from Steve Earle to Merle Haggard to the Everly Brothers.
Pass By: Bijou Theater, 803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-1711
You’ll stop outside of Bijou Theatre to hear about its history. It is Tennessee’s oldest secular auditorium and has hosted a wide variety of entertainers.
